Lead Chef Automation Engineer

Mastercard is seeking a Lead Chef Automation Engineer to join their team in O'Fallon, Missouri. This role involves designing and implementing scalable automation solutions for hybrid infrastructure environments, focusing on creating reusable frameworks using Chef and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. Daily responsibilities include developing and maintaining Chef cookbooks, managing configuration and compliance through Chef Automate, and integrating automation with CI/CD pipelines and other tools. Candidates should have extensive hands-on experience with Chef and a strong background in DevOps or platform engineering. Familiarity with automated testing tools such as Test Kitchen and InSpec is also required. The position requires collaboration with various teams to establish security standards and compliance policies. While the advert does not specify the employment type or working arrangement, it emphasizes the need for a candidate who enjoys building automation solutions at scale rather than engaging in manual operations. This role is well-suited for individuals with a passion for automation and a strong technical foundation in relevant tools and practices.